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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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