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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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