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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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