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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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