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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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