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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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