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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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