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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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