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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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