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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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