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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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