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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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