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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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