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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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