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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure 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 massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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