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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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