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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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