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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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