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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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