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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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