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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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