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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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