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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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