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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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