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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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