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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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