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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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