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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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