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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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