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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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