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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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