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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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