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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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