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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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