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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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