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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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