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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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