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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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