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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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