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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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