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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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