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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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