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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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