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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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