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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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