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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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