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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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