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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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