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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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