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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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