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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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