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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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