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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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