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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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