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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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