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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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