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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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