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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver 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. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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