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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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