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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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