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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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