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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around 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 MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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