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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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