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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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