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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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