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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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