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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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