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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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