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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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