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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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