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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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