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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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