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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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