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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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