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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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