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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students 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 massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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