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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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