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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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