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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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