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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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