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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)