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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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