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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations 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 attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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