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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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