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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes 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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