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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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