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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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