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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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