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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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