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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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