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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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