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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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