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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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