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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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