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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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