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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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