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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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