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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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