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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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