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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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