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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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