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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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