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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around 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 massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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