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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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