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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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