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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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