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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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