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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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