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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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