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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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