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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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