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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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