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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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