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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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