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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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