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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people 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. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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