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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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