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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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