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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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