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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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