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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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