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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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