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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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