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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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