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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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