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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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