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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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