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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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