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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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