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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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