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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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