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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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