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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. 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. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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