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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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