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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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