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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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