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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners 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. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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