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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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