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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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