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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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