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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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