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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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