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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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