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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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