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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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