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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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