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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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