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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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