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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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