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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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