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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources