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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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