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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students 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. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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