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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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