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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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