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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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