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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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