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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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