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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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