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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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