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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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