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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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