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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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