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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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