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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable humans all around 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. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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