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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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