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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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