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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations 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. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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