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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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