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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over 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 generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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