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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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