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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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