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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world 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 courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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