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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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