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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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