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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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