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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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