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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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