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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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