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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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