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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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