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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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