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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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