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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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