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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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