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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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