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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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