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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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