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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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