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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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