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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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