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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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