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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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