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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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