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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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