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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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