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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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