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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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