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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate 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 typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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