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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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