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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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