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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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