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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around 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 ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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