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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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