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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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