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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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