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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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