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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open 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? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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