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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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