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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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