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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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