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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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