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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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