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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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