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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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