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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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