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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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