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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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