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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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