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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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