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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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