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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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