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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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