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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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