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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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