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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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