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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth 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 almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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