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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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