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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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