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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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