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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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