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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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