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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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