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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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