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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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