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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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