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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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