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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What 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 educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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