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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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