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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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