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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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