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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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