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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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