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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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