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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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