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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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