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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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