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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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