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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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