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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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