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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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