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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations 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 deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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