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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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