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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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