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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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