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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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