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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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