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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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