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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly 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 exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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