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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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