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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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