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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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