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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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