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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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