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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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