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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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