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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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