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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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