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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology enable people in nations all around 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. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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