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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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