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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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