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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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