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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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