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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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