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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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