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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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