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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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