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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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