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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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