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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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