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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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