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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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