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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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