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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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