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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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