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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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