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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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