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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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