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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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