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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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