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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over 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. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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