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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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