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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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