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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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