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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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