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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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