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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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