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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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