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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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