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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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