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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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