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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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