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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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