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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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