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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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