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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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