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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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