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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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