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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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