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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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