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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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