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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of 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 online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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