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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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