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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources