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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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