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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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