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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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