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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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