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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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