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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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