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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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