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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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