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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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