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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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