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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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