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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? 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 massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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