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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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