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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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