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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance 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. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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