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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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