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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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