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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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