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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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