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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers 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 teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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