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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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