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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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