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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses 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 for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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