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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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