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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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