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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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