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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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