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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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