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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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