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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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