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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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