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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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