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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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