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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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