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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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