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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers 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 MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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