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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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