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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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