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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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