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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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