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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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