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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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