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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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