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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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