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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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