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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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