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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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