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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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