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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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