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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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