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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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