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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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