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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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