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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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