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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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