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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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