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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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