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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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