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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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