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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled students 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 massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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