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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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