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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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