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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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