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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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