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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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