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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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