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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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