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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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