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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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