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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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