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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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