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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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