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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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