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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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