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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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