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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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