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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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