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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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