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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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