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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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