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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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