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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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