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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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