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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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