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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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