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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes 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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