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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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