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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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