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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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