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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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