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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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