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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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