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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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