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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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