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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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