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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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