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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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