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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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