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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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