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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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