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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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