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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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