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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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