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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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