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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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