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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around 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 massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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