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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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