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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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