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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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