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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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