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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches 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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