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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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