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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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