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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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