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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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