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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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