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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations 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. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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