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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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