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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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