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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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