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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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