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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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