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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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