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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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