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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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