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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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