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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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