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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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