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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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