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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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