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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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