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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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