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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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