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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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