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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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