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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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