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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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