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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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