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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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