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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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