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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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