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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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