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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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