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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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