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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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