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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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