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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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