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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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