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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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