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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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