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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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