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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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