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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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