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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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