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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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