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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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