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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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