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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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