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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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