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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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