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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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