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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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