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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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