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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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