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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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