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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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