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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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