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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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