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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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