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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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