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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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