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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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