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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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