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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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