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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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