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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important 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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