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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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