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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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