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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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