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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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