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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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