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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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