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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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