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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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