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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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