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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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