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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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