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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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