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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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