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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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