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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth 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 MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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