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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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