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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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