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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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