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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses 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 generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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