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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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