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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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