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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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